Publications by authors named "Mangala Ramamurthy"
Background: The purpose of the study was to follow-up the individuals with first-episode psychosis (FEP) for a period of 1 year to assess their medication adherence rates and to identify the association between medication adherence and psychopathology.
Materials And Methods: In a 1 year longitudinal study, 59 individuals with FEP were assessed for their sociodemographic profile and medication adherence at 1 month and 12-month follow-up period using a semi-structured per forma. Positive and negative symptoms were assessed by positive and negative syndrome scale (PANSS) while the functioning by global assessment of functioning (GAF) scale.
Background: Improvement in social functioning is important for recovery in first episode psychosis (FEP).
Methodology: 51 individuals diagnosed with first episode psychosis were assessed for social functioning at baseline and one year follow-up.
Results: Significant improvement was seen in certain domains of social functioning measured by LSP scale such as communication and non-turbulence while no significant changes were observed in self-care and social contact.
Introduction: There have been very few studies or programs in India on early intervention for first episode psychoses. This paper reports the findings of a pilot program, part of a collaboration with the Prevention and Early Intervention Program for Psychoses, Montreal.
Methodology: A sample of 47 patients with first episode psychosis were followed up for 2 years.